CVE-2026-79003

What it is

Incorrect authorization in Device in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-08-25 21:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-08-31 13:39 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-08-25 21:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-08-31 13:39 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Google Chrome < 152.0.7977.65

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None